Arlington, MA Community Education — Classes for adults & youth

What’s Happening

Cover Art Contest

We are currently accepting submissions for our annual cover art contest. Enter up to four pieces for consideration. The winning artists will receive $250 and exposure to an audience of over 50,000 in exchange for the use of their artwork. All mediums are welcome. Open to artists of high school age and older. Submit your artwork by July 1 to be considered for the fall 2026 catalog. Find out more

Spring Semester

Many spring classes are still enrolling. Register or view the catalog.

SummerFun!

SummerFun is still enrolling, although it is filling quickly. The program will be held from July 6 through August 14 at Arlington High School, with more than 180 fun and creative classes taught by experienced teachers. Children in rising grades 1–12 from Arlington and other communities are welcome. Register now or view the catalog

Materials Lists

Some adult classes require you to purchase materials. See class materials lists.

Class Locations

An automated Course Reminder email, with class times and locations, will be sent 48 hours before your class. In-person adult classes will primarily be held on Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Arlington High School and Thursday nights at Gibbs School. See the Locations page for maps that show parking and entrance information. Daytime classes will be held at the Arlington Community Center and other locations around town. Links for online classes will be included in your Course Reminder email.

Gift Certificates

Need something unique for that hard-to-shop-for friend or family member? Purchase an ACE gift certificate! The lucky recipient can use it towards tuition for adult or youth classes. Gift certificates are available in a variety of denominations and can be purchased online. Purchase gift certificates.

ACE Spring Highlights

Traditional Folk Witchcraft of The Eastern Alps

with Christian Brunner
2 Tuesdays, June 2 & 9
7:00–9:00 pm | AHS

Find out more

International Travel

Iceland 2.0: Pufflings and the Western Reaches

Trip Dates:
August 25–September 4, 2026

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Iceland: A Northern Lights & Ring Road Tour

Trip Dates:
October 1–9, 2026

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Find out more about our travel partner Samantha Trips

More Online Learning

ACE has partnered with the following programs to offer additional online learning opportunities. Offerings include self-paced as well as instructor-led courses.

Ed2Go

Enrichment and educational courses – from Art to Web Design and everything in between.

Ed2Go

MindEdge Learning

Comprehensive professional development for those who want to get ahead in business.

MindEdge Learning

Support the ACE Scholarship Fund

Please consider helping Arlington Community Education share the gift of learning. Make a tax-deductible donation to our scholarship fund, which enables us to provide financial assistance to Arlington residents in need. Or learn how to apply for tuition assistance.

Make donation

Apply for Tuition Assistance

Arlington Community Education, 869 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02476
781-316-3568 communityed@arlington.k12.ma.us

Spring 2026

Starting soon for adults:

Lush & Local Spring Floral Design

Royall House & Slave Quarters Tour

At Home with the Gibsons: House Museum Tour

Introduction to Excel

Shadow Box Mementos: 3D Paper Art

Hand-Painted Chiffon Scarf

SummerFun 2026

ACE Kids K-12

Adult Programs

Family Programs

SummerFun & Vacation Fun

What’s Happening

Cover Art Contest

Spring Semester

SummerFun!

Materials Lists

Class Locations

Gift Certificates

ACE Spring Highlights

Traditional Folk Witchcraft of The Eastern Alps

International Travel

Iceland 2.0: Pufflings and the Western Reaches

Iceland: A Northern Lights & Ring Road Tour

More Online Learning

ACE has partnered with the following programs to offer additional online learning opportunities. Offerings include self-paced as well as instructor-led courses.

Ed2Go

MindEdge Learning

Support the ACE Scholarship Fund